Who follows buddhism philosophy/religion? Why? Why not? What do you particularly like about it?

Any other details you would like to share. I am starting to look into buddhism myself. Asked by missb524 40 months ago Similar questions: buddhism philosophy religion Society > Religion & Spirituality.

I do. There are many types of Buddhism, and there is plenty of debate whether it is a religion per se or a philosophy. Either way, it provides a useful pointer for me when I try to describe my sense of how things work.

I started out reviewing all kinds of faiths in my teens. This went on for decades, literally, until I found something that worked for me. For me, it was not so much adopting a set of beliefs as it was finding a philosophy out there which matched my own personal one.So it was rather like falling in love.

One thing I like about Buddhism, which is common to all branches, is that no one ever tells you that you have to believe this or that. The Buddha mself said that you have to test these things out for yourself, and if they are true to you, then use them. If not, chuck them.

Another thing I like is the focus on compassion, and the recognition that everyone bears relation to everyone else. I think things could be more peaceful if we could all hold this thought more regularly. I think Buddhism's biggest contribution here in the west is going to be the slowing down and calming the mind.

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Positions in philosophy and/or religion? " "Your 'Change category' does not work. You put my 'computer' question into 'Religion & Spirituality.'" "can we grace ourselves out of obedience?

Religion and Spirituality" "What is the point of religion? What good is it? How does it help you?

What do you want or need religion?

How/where do I apply for ph.d. Positions? And where do I find funded ph.d.

Positions in philosophy and/or religion?

Your 'Change category' does not work. You put my 'computer' question into 'Religion & Spirituality.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.